By OnMilwaukee Staff Writers   Published Oct 14, 2005 at 10:15 AM

The Milwaukee Antique Center, 341 N. Milwaukee St. in the Historic Third Ward will close on Dec. 31, as the building has been sold. Established in 1973, it's the oldest antique mall in the state and has housed hundreds of dealers from across the county in its 32 years of business.

Owners Gary John Gresl and Leel Lycan will begin inventory reductions on Nov. 1 with price breaks, clearance sales and many items at 50 percent off. Display cases, fixtures and other store items also will be available for sale. Call (414) 276-0605 for hours and further details.